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Yueh needle 32422

Date: Sep 26, 2011

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Dear Dr. Z: This may be an easy one for a physician, but please provide clarification. Thoracentesis is being performed. "Yeuh needle was advanced into the collection. A total of 1500 cc was withdrawn. Material was sent for multiple assays. The needle was removed and puncture wound dressed appropriately." Is a "Yeuh needle" always considered a catheter device (32422)? Is it possible to use only the needle component for the thoracentesis procedure (32421)? Thank you and have a good day. mlb.

Question ID : 3194
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